If you are currently experiencing a personal emergency such as a fire, medical or law enforcement emergency, etc. - call 9-1-1. If an emergency is happening in your neighborhood or local area, tune to a local radio or television station to receive information.

Welcome to the City of Springfield’s Emergency Management Program page. Here you will find links to lots of resources that will help you prepare yourself, family, home, and business for an emergency.

News and Public Notices

Lane County has a new website with Emergency Preparedness information prodominantly displayed. Check it out here!

#GetReadySpfld by volunteering! There are several volunteer organizations with the mission to serve others during emergencies and disasters, like the American Red Cross. Locally, check out the Eugene-Springfield Area CERT Program at https://eugeneorcert.samariteam.com

Make a Plan. Make a Kit. Be Informed. Be Ready.You never know when an emergency may strike our area. It is important that you are

prepared and know what to do to protect your family and your property.

Ask yourself these questions.

Do I know what emergencies or disasters are most likely to occur in this area?

Do I have a family disaster plan in place and have we practiced it?

Do I know where I can go for help in the case of an emergency?

Do I have an emergency preparedness kit?

Has anyone in my household been trained in the proper actions to take in the

event of an emergency?

If you answered "No" to any of these questions there are a number or resources available to help you prepare for any event.

The City's Emergency Management Program is currently within the Development and Public Works Department, with a committee of staff members from each City department and oversight by the City Manager. Chapter 2.800 of the Springfield Municipal Code establishes the authority and responsibility of the Program.

In 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed studies to update the Dam Failure Inundation Maps for their dams in Lane County. Check out this video released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about these maps for Lane County.

Volunteer opportunities are available to assist in community emergency preparedness and response. These function to assist the first responders and other agencies during disasters and large-scale emergencies.